1979 Buick Century vs. 1996 Marcos Mantis
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantis is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantis (352 HP) has 248 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantis should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantis (407 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm). This means 1996 Marcos Mantis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1996 Marcos Mantis | |
| Make | Buick | Marcos |
| Model | Century | Mantis |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 352 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
